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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
B.PUGALENDHI, J
S.Chelladurai – Appellant
Versus
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyangudi, Tenkasi – Respondent
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| 1. request for police protection for cultural events. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. concerns about law and order by the police. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. court's evaluation of arguments from both sides. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. conditional approval of petition to conduct events. (Para 7) |
| 5. specific directions for the approval and compliance. (Para 8) |
ORDER :
(B. PUGALENDHI, J.)
The petitioner has approached this Court that his representation, seeking permission and police protection for conducting cultural events, Karakattam on 10.06.2025 and Adal Padal programme on 11.06.2025 in connection with Arulmigu Patira Kali Amman Kovil temple festival at Vasudevanallur, Tenkasi District, has not been considered by the respondents.
2. The petitioner claims that he is a Member of festival committee of Arulmigu Patira Kali Amman Kovil temple festival at Vasudevanallur, Tenkasi District and according to him, the villagers have decided to conduct cultural events, Karakattam on 10.06.2025 and Adal Padal programme on 11.06.2025 in connection with Arulmigu Patira Kali Amman Kovil temple festival and therefore, they have submitted a representation to the respondents on 02.06.2025. But, the same has not been considered by
The court can permit cultural events with conditions to ensure public safety, balancing community interests and law enforcement concerns.
The court held that community festivals can proceed under the petitioner's responsibility for law and order, conditional on cooperation with local authorities.
Judicial discretion can override administrative denials of public event permissions when community assurances are provided against potential law and order issues.
Balancing individual rights for cultural expression with public interest and law enforcement concerns is critical in writ jurisdiction.
Court affirmed long-standing local tradition for event conduct over police concerns of law and order when assurances are provided.
Customary celebrations should be upheld unless substantial evidence of potential disruption exists, emphasizing timely consideration of requests for police permission.
Traditional cultural programs should not be denied without substantial evidence of potential law and order issues, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage.
Traditional cultural celebrations must be respected, and police must consider requests for such events reasonably and within a specified timeframe.
Traditional cultural events should be permitted unless substantial law and order concerns are evidenced, emphasizing timely police consideration of requests for protection.
The court has the authority to grant permission for cultural programmes with specific conditions to ensure public order and harmony.
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